The Federal High Court, Wednesday, announced that it will embark on the 2026 annual vacation on July 27 and designation of vacation judges.
A statement signed by its Director of Information, Dr. Catherine Oby Christopher,said the annual vacation is scheduled to commence on Monday, 27th July 2026, and end on Friday, 11th September 2026.
It informed that during the vacation period, the Court will continue to provide judicial services in urgent matters through designated Vacation Courts.
Accordingly, the Abuja, Lagos, Port Harcourt, and Enugu Judicial Divisions will remain operational to entertain cases requiring immediate judicial attention.
Therefore, members of the public and legal practitioners are advised to file and prosecute urgent matters only at the designated Vacation Courts closest to them.
The statement reads
“Pursuant to Order 46, Rule 4(d) of the Federal High Court (Civil Procedure) Rules, 2019, the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court of Nigeria, Hon. Justice John Terhemba Tsoho, KSS, OFR, FCIArb. (UK), has officially approved and announced the Court’s Annual Vacation for the year 2026, together with the roster of Judges designated to sit during the vacation period.
“The Annual Vacation is scheduled to commence on Monday, 27th July 2026, and end on Friday, 11th September 2026.
“During the vacation period, the Court will continue to provide judicial services in urgent matters through designated Vacation Courts.
“Accordingly, the Abuja, Lagos, Port Harcourt, and Enugu Judicial Divisions will remain operational to entertain cases requiring immediate judicial attention.
“Members of the public and legal practitioners are advised to file and prosecute urgent matters only at the designated Vacation Courts closest to them.”
The designated Vacation Judges are as follows:
Abuja Division
a) Hon. Justice J. O. Abdulmalik
b) Hon. Justice O. A. Egwuatu
Lagos Division
a) Hon. Justice Akintayo Aluko
b) Hon. Justice Ogazi F. Nkemakonam
Port Harcourt Division
a) Hon. Justice P. M. Ayua
b) Hon. Justice A. T. Mohammed
Enugu Division
a) Hon. Justice F. O. G. Ogunbanjo
b) Hon. Justice M. T. Segun-Bello
The Chief Judge wishes his fellow Lordships a pleasant vacation in advance.
